© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Dekadrachm - Agathokles 317 BC - 310 BC
| Gold | 4.30 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Syracuse (Sicily) |
|---|---|
| Tyrant | Agathocles (317 BC - 304 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 317 BC - 310 BC |
| Value | Decadrachm (50) |
| Currency | Litra |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.30 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#389485 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fast quadriga driven right by charioteer, holding reins and kentron; below, triskeles.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΣYP – A – ΚΟΣΙΩΝ
Comment
Bérend, Studies Price, pl. 9, 1.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Dekadrachm - Agathokles coin is that it features a unique blend of Greek and Sicilian influences in its design. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Agathokles, the Sicilian Greek king who ruled Syracuse during the 4th century BC, while the reverse side depicts a quadriga, a four-horse chariot, which was a common motif in ancient Greek coinage. This blend of styles reflects the cultural exchange and fusion that occurred between Greek colonizers and the indigenous Sicilian population during this period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (317 BC - 310 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Dekadrachm - Agathokles (317 BC - 310 BC) coin.
